Quick Summary
The Masterbuilt MB20041320 Gravity Series 1050 is an outdoor digital charcoal barbecue, griddle, grill and smoker for buyers who want flexible cooking with temperature control and smart device control.
What This Product Is Used For
This Masterbuilt MB20041320 Gravity Series 1050 is designed for outdoor cooking as a barbecue, griddle, grill and smoker, bringing several cooking options into one setup. Compared with a simpler charcoal barbecue, it gives you more control through the digital control panel or smart device control using WiFi or Bluetooth. People choose it when they want a single product that can handle different styles of cooking without switching to separate equipment.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This product suits someone who wants to cook outdoors with charcoal and prefers a more controlled, versatile setup. It also fits buyers who like the option of using a digital control panel or smart device control during cooking.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• Digital control panel helps make cooking feel more simple and reliable
• Smart device control using WiFi or Bluetooth adds convenient control
• Reversible smoke and sear cast iron grates support low and slow smoking or high heat searing
• GravityFed hopper holds 10 lbs. of lump charcoal or 16 lbs. of briquettes for extended use
• Built in thermometer gauge helps you keep an eye on cooking progress
• Portable design adds flexibility for outdoor use
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Flexible enough for barbecue, griddle, grill and smoker use
• Digital control options make it easier to manage cooking
• Reversible grates give you more cooking styles in one product
• Built in thermometer gauge adds practical reassurance
• Portable design supports easier movement outdoors
Cons
• Requires charcoal and power supply use
• May be more complex than a basic charcoal barbecue
• Best suited to users who want more control than a simple grill
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
In day to day use, the Masterbuilt MB20041320 Gravity Series 1050 combines a digital control panel with smart device control using WiFi or Bluetooth, so you can manage cooking in a more controlled way. It also includes reversible smoke and sear cast iron grates, which helps when switching between low and slow smoking and high heat searing. The GravityFed hopper holds 10 lbs. of lump charcoal or 16 lbs. of briquettes, which supports longer cooking sessions.
Choose this if you want a charcoal barbecue with more control and more than one cooking style. Skip this if you want the simplest possible outdoor cooker with no digital features.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC Team likes this because it combines multiple outdoor cooking styles with digital control, which can make the cooking process feel easier and more confident. It helps avoid the mistake of buying a basic grill when you actually want smoking and searing options. It can also help avoid regret from choosing a cooker that feels too limited for different meals.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with a basic charcoal barbecue
Better when you want more control and more cooking options
Alternative better when you only want the simplest setup
Compared with a standard grill
Better when you want barbecue, griddle and smoker use in one product
Alternative better when you only need one straightforward cooking method
Alternatives Worth Considering
Basic charcoal barbecue
Standard outdoor grill
Dedicated smoker
Griddle cooker
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Use the digital control panel or smart device control to help manage cooking.
Check the built in thermometer gauge during use.
Store the cord carefully using the fold out cord storage in back of the side shelf.
Choose between lump charcoal and briquettes based on the type of cooking you want.
Full Technical Specification
Product Title
Masterbuilt MB20041320 Gravity Series 1050
Product Type
Outdoor digital charcoal barbecue, griddle, grill and smoker
Colour
Black
Control Options
Digital control panel
Control Options
Smart device control using WiFi or Bluetooth
Hopper Capacity
10 lbs. of lump charcoal
Hopper Capacity
16 lbs. of briquettes
Use Time
12 to 15 hours
Temperature Detail
Reaches 107°C in 7 minutes or 224°F in 13 minutes
Grates
Reversible smoke and sear cast iron grates
Gauge
Built in thermometer gauge
Storage Feature
Fold out cord storage in back of side shelf
Box Contents
Not provided
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want easier outdoor cooking with more control, more than one cooking style and a portable charcoal setup.
Do not buy this if you want a simpler cooker with fewer features and no digital control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of product is the Masterbuilt MB20041320 Gravity Series 1050?
The Masterbuilt MB20041320 Gravity Series 1050 is an outdoor digital charcoal barbecue, griddle, grill and smoker.
How can this product be controlled?
The Masterbuilt MB20041320 Gravity Series 1050 can be controlled with the digital control panel or with smart device control using WiFi or Bluetooth.
What can the reversible grates be used for?
The Masterbuilt MB20041320 Gravity Series 1050 includes reversible smoke and sear cast iron grates for low and slow smoking or high heat searing.
How much charcoal can the hopper hold?
The Masterbuilt MB20041320 Gravity Series 1050 GravityFed hopper holds 10 lbs. of lump charcoal or 16 lbs. of briquettes.
Does it include a thermometer gauge?
The Masterbuilt MB20041320 Gravity Series 1050 includes a built in thermometer gauge.
Is the product portable?
The Masterbuilt MB20041320 Gravity Series 1050 is listed as portable, which supports outdoor use.
What colour is it?
The Masterbuilt MB20041320 Gravity Series 1050 is black.
Does the box contents information appear in the source?
The Masterbuilt MB20041320 Gravity Series 1050 source description does not provide box contents.
